A review by mlottermoser
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley

3.0

A fascinating look into how the exchange of ideas and good leads to growth and prosperity. Lots of interesting examples from cave men to modern times. At times the author drops names and dates that the ordinary person would not understand. Still the book sparked the idea that the future is not as bleak as the news would have us believe. As long as there are free markets and people who specialize trade there is room for improvement and growth.